Whatever you may think of Rand Paul...

[reverendjeremiah]

The point about "whites only" signs is that most white people wouldn't use those businesses either. The vast majority of the country isn't racist; only a (albeit very vocal) minority of birthers and neo-nazis.

Now, I am willing to give that Paul isnt a racist. Im open to that. but still, it shows a great lack of understanding about our country when he talks of such things. racism might not be the thing where YOU live R, but over here in America it is deeply ingrained within our society to its and mine ever lasting shame. Its not just a very vocal minority over here R. I wish I had a dollar for every time I encountered racism (on all sides) so far in my lifetime. Please believe me when I say that close to half of our country is still very much racist.

In any case, why would a black man want to do business with racists anyway...sign or no sign?

Because in our system he has no choice. That has ALWAYS been the point behind racism. It is to have an excuse to profit more from another persons life. "Theyre black? That means they are lazy and deserve less pay." My sister-in-law complaining about a black couple moving into her neighborhood "the property values are going to drop because of the niggers". My father: "Nigers just want a free ride". One of my bosses: "when the revolution happens, people like you (liberals) and the niggers and spics will be the first I will be shooting" several coworkers; "How can you stand working with that lazy nigger?" and such other foul comments. Every single member of my band are racist and have made off comments "Im not racist. I just dont want them niggers with white women."

Why dont I choose another band? I have. I have tried several bands. Every single person I have played with are racist, and some very outspoken about it. So I either put up with the racism or I play music by myself.

..sort of like how black people would have to put up with it and still do business with the racists as well.

I hope that clarifies the situation for you.

As long as being a citizen doesn't rely on the colour of your skin, the constitution applies to all citizens. Equality is written into the constitution itself; you don't need additional laws to create equality, you need to revise the interpretation of the constitution.

The constitution is a peice of paper that the vast majority of citizens prefer to wipe their ass with instead of read. The vast majority of Americans interpret the constitution dealing directly with themselves and their interests, and fuck all to anyone else. The constitution once stated that a black man was not considered a whole man, but his master could use him as a vote. Black women and white women had NO vote, as well as those who did not own property.

I dont think you realize the gravity of the situtation here in America. If only I had the money to fly you down here to north Carolina for a week.